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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
4
May 14. W. Haynes of Hartford salesman for Waterbury Specialty company was sentenced to four months in jail on each of two counts charging passing worthless checks in the local police court.
A Belfast Maine man Henry C Hanley writes that Dr True's Elixir saved his life and promotes True's Elixir as a family laxative and worm expeller. The ad claims worms cause various symptoms and urges getting the remedy from dealers in Auburn Maine, noting decades on the market.
George A Lawrence, 22, died in Norristown Pennsylvania yesterday. He resided in this city for years at 2 Parrott Avenue. An employee of Bullard Machine and Tool company for a time, he was well liked by colleagues. He left the city two weeks ago hoping to regain his health. He is survived by his wife Margaret McCaughersy Lawrence of this city.
Washington May 14 The War department announced the transport Manchuria has been diverted to New York due May 22. The Montpelier will go to Philadelphia due May 23 and the West Shore to Newport News due about May 16.
Meriden May 14 Mrs Joseph Kabai 50 a widow knocked over a gas stove while fainting, struck her head and died from a broken neck this afternoon.
Glens Falls N Y May 14 The strikers in the 32 mill in the United States of the International Paper company were notified by telegram from W H Sullivan vice president of the company that no further conferences would be held unless the men returned to work The men demand assurance that wage increases will be considered at a future conference and will not return until that is granted
A guide to busy day meals with simple one dish options. Japanese Rice and Sardine Salad served on lettuce, plus Bean Purée with spinach and poached eggs. Includes steps for preparing rice, eggs, peppers, sardines, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
A Birmingham man narrates how a novel vegetable tonic from a local drug store changed his health. He reports relief from liver problems headaches constipation and fatigue after using the remedy repeatedly. The advertisement credits a long list of roots and herbs, claiming cleansing action improves kidneys and digestion.
An advertisement invites readers to Hartigan's Drug Store at 81 Fairfield Avenue to obtain a free two-bottle sample of Cinot. It touts Cinot as a root and herb digestive aid that strengthens digestion, blood vitality, and nerves, citing testimonials from a salesman and a conductor and urging early visits before supplies run out.
Mrs Hanson of 2610 Bright Avenue Ensley Alabama details ten years of stomach trouble constipation and gastritis. She reports gas headaches and back pains easing after using Cinot from Harligan's Drug Store, praising the remedy and urging publication.
Vienna May 14 An American mission led by Captain Thomas Gregory of the inter Allied food commission travels to Ukraine to arrange an exchange of Austrian manufactured goods for flour and potatoes for use there The effort aims to help Austrians obtain food in Europe without relying on American imports and requests aid from the American Red Cross including soup and medicines for Ukraine where typhus fever and skin diseases are severe.
May 14 in Brest the steamship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, recently turned over to the United States, will sail for the United States this evening carrying 5,000 troops and 697 passengers. The troops include the 1st Infantry Regiment, the 66th Infantry Brigade Headquarters, and the 25th Engineers.
May 24 local Elks group plans a patient entertainment at the tuberculosis sanatorium in Shelton. A select group of performers has been secured to brighten the occasion, following prior Shelton visits and the setup of a moving picture machine for patient use.
Northampton Mass May 14 three of the six automobile bandits captured in Lee late Saturday and tied to raids on the Puller and Bartlett stores in Belchertown May 9, were held for the grand jury in bonds of 1000 each after a police court hearing. The other three denied guilt and were held for a hearing. none could furnish bonds.
Berne dispatch reports Roumania calling the peace terms on Germany severe but just and milder than those Germany forced on Roumania a year earlier. The Roumanian press bureau notes German plenipotentiaries told Roumanians the Allies would face harsher conditions.
A practical guide offers short methods to clean rugs and fabrics on a windy day, wash large rugs on grass, and polish furniture, woodwork, piano, glass, porcelain, enamel, silver, brass, and copper. It prescribes soapsuds, ammonia, linseed oil mixtures, vinegar, turpentine, whiting paste, pumice stone, and chamois for drying and polishing.
In Stonington on May 14 18 month old Evan geline Sylvia daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sylvia sustained burns near an oil stove while playing with a comb in her hair The incident appears to be serious but details remain incomplete The tragedy underscores concerns over household fire safety and infant injuries.
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